Sales Assistant (Remote)

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Assistant to enhance their Business Sales Cycle. In this pivotal role, you'll support the sales team by preparing timely proposals, managing bids, and fostering strong client relationships. Your proactive approach will help drive account growth and ensure client satisfaction. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively across departments, contributing to a vibrant business development culture. If you're enthusiastic and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate across departments and provide accurate briefings.
• Proactive in managing client expectations and delivering optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage bids, prepare proposals, and ensure feasibility of projects.
• Collaborate with team members to support financial goals and client needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Client Relationship Management

Creative Thinking

Problem Solving

Job description

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Job Title: Sales Assistant

As a Sales Assistant, you play a vital role in the Business Sales Cycle by supporting the sales team with accurate, timely proposals and detailed feedback relevant to each bid.

You will be trusted to provide advice, demonstrate good judgment, and bring enthusiasm and expertise to QQFS’s work. Your responsibilities include preparing bids, establishing feasibility, ensuring competitive pricing, and meeting timescales to support client needs effectively.

You will also have opportunities to develop existing accounts through regular client contact and act as an ambassador for QQFS, demonstrating initiative and proactivity in account growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage allocated bids, respond promptly, and log them properly in the MR system.
• Understand and follow the pricing and feasibility grid, timeline recommendations, and seek advice from the fieldwork team for market specifics to ensure accurate bids.
• Provide accurate bid proposals within agreed timeframes.
• Ensure all sold projects are feasible, including the identification of necessary partners.
• Identify appropriate communication channels (phone, email, etc.).
• Understand and respond to client challenges and objectives.
• Follow up on bids, record outcomes, and discuss strategic changes with the Managing Director if needed.
• Prepare client contracts based on templates and review client commissioning documents for accuracy.
• Collaborate with team members to support financial goals, targeting revenue and profit per quarter.
• Assist in managing the sales pipeline and timeline until project start.
• Work closely with Operations to ensure client needs are understood and met, ensuring excellent service.
• Review current processes and suggest improvements to the Managing Director.
• Capture and develop best elements of bids for future use on the Wiki page.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Teamwork:

The Sales Assistant coordinates effectively across departments, providing accurate briefings and ensuring information availability. They should exercise judgment to seek guidance when necessary and contribute to a vibrant, supportive business development culture.

Client Relationships:

Anticipate and manage potential problems proactively, working with the fieldwork team to align client expectations and deliver optimal outcomes.

Knowledge of Client’s Business:

Go beyond basic knowledge to effectively discuss and brief about the client’s business in client interactions and team discussions.

Creative Thinking:

Demonstrate the ability to find innovative and relevant solutions beyond the obvious, supporting QQFS’s competitive edge.

Personal Qualities:

Show enthusiasm, pride, eagerness to learn, and a commitment to exceeding expectations and objectives.

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